extraordinaires
Syllables
ex-tra-or-di-nai-res
Pronunciation
/ɛk.stʁɔ.di.nɛʁ/
Stress
000001
Morphemes
extra- + ordin- + -aires
The word 'extraordinaires' is divided into six syllables: ex-tra-or-di-nai-res. Stress falls on the final syllable. It's formed from the Latin prefix 'extra-', root 'ordin-', and French suffix '-aires'. Syllable division follows vowel division and consonant closure rules, with the French 'r' often marking syllable boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
Remarkable, exceptional, unusual, outstanding.
Extraordinary
“Ce sont des artistes extraordinaires.”
“Les exploits extraordinaires de cet athlète.”
- 1
Extraordinary people.
Extraordinary people
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable /ʁɛ/.
Syllables
ex — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tra — Open syllable, contains the French 'r' sound.. or — Open syllable, contains the French 'r' sound.. di — Open syllable.. nai — Open syllable.. res — Closed syllable, final consonant 's' closes the syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Division
Syllables are generally divided before vowels.
Consonant Closure
Syllables can end in consonants, creating closed syllables.
French 'r' Rule
The French 'r' often functions as a syllable boundary marker.
- The French 'r' sound often creates a syllable boundary.
- Final consonants close syllables.
- Syllabification remains consistent regardless of grammatical role (adjective or noun).
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